Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandia High School Area Albuquerque, NM from $700 (54 Rentals)

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Sandia High School Area, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sandia High School Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandia High School Area area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at The Villas @ Uptown priced from $700. San Mateo Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Sandia High School Area apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
San Mateo SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Pinewood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$845
San Pedro VillageAcoma StudioStudio,1BA$855
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$867
Candlelight SquareSilver Sage1BR,1BA$879
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$907
Arlo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Chelsea Village ApartmentsKaloSolo1BR,1BA$980
North Park ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandia High School Area, NM

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandia High School Area area is the $1.45 price per square foot Pine Renovated Model at Quincy in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,616. The second greatest value Sandia High School Area apartment is the Townhouse Model at Academy Heights Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandia High School Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
QuincyPine Renovated2BR,2BA$1.45
Academy Heights ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Tesoro on SpainC12BR,2BA$1.50
Norte Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and a Half Bath - 912 Sq Ft2BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Heights at TramwayTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
MiloMadrid1BR,1BA$1.52
Arlo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
The Retreat at CandelariaArtesia1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sandia High School Area, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Albuquerque. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sandia High School Area Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandia High School Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sandia High School Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sandia High School Area is under $985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandia High School Area?

The cheapest apartment in Sandia High School Area is The Retreat at Candelaria which is listed at $867, while the average apartment in Sandia High School Area costs $2,349.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sandia High School Area?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Sandia High School Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sandia High School Area?

Cheap apartments in Sandia High School Area have an average cost of $122 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sandia High School Area.

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